I've had my betta since August last year, and he's been fine till recently when he got ich - those white dots. We treated the tank with anti-ich drops and increased the temperature, and the white dots seem to be gone now.
However, a few days later, his fins started looking unhealthy, as you can see in the picture.
Is there anything I can do to help him recover from this?
is my betta's fin a cause for concern?
Re: is my betta's fin a cause for concern?
I'd advise stopping the ich treatment for now, as it's likely doing more harm than good at this point.
Daily water changes of at least 75% over the course of a week should help clear up the fin rot. Adding some aquarium salt can also reduce the risk of infection. This treatment can also help with other common issues like missing scales or torn fins. To prevent future problems, stick to regular weekly water changes once the fin rot has cleared up.
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Looking at the picture, I notice your pH seems to be around 8.2 - a bit on the high side. Can you double-check that you did the test correctly and used the regular pH test, not the High Range pH test?
Daily water changes of at least 75% over the course of a week should help clear up the fin rot. Adding some aquarium salt can also reduce the risk of infection. This treatment can also help with other common issues like missing scales or torn fins. To prevent future problems, stick to regular weekly water changes once the fin rot has cleared up.
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Looking at the picture, I notice your pH seems to be around 8.2 - a bit on the high side. Can you double-check that you did the test correctly and used the regular pH test, not the High Range pH test?
Re: is my betta's fin a cause for concern?
To further assess the situation, could you please share your tank's current readings, particularly the Ammonia levels? I'd recommend trying daily water changes for a week or two and adding some aquarium salt, as this has shown to be beneficial in similar cases.
Re: is my betta's fin a cause for concern?
Adding some Indkento4 almond leaves could be beneficial, as they'll help soften the water and reduce stress. These leaves also have mild antibacterial properties, which could aid in your betta's recovery. Daily baths in aquarium salt, in a separate container, might also be helpful. I'd recommend looking into fin rot medication or a broad-spectrum antifungal or antibacterial treatment, just in case the issue persists.
It's essential to know your current water readings, particularly ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate levels. Although your pH is a bit high, stability is more crucial. Chasing pH with chemical additives can be more stressful for the fish than maintaining a stable pH, even if it's not within their ideal range. Unless you can afford an RO system, it might be challenging to adjust the pH. Adding driftwood or other natural sources of tannins could help make the water slightly more acidic.
It's essential to know your current water readings, particularly ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate levels. Although your pH is a bit high, stability is more crucial. Chasing pH with chemical additives can be more stressful for the fish than maintaining a stable pH, even if it's not within their ideal range. Unless you can afford an RO system, it might be challenging to adjust the pH. Adding driftwood or other natural sources of tannins could help make the water slightly more acidic.